Irritable Bladder Syndrome

CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS

(VOL. 4 SUPPL. 1 REVIEWS IN UROLOGY)

Chinese Herbs
Herbal tea and pills have been used to treat IC patients who were referred for herbal therapy as offered as a treatment alternative. A pilot study utilized the herbs in a tea twice a day for 6 days a week for 3 months, then once a day.

Of 25 patients, 61% had a significant decrease in pain at 4 weeks, and an additional 22% had a significant response at 3 months